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Lee__R

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05/21/2019 at 4:22 AM

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Hello everyone,

When diagnosed, how much did your doctors include you in your breast cancer treatment plan?

How does your plan look? Surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, targeted therapy - or maybe a combination?

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stillwoman

05/22/2019 at 12:52 AM

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Hi @Lee__R‍ I never really received a treatment plan. The medical team basically discussed with me the treatments I had to take to attack the cancer. However, I was somewhat involved in my choice for breast reconstruction. I am thankful for the breast reconstruction.

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jessiey

06/28/2019 at 1:45 AM

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My doctor has included my thoughts... He initially wanted to start with chemotherapy, however, I wanted to and felt that mastectomy was my best option. After 4 doses of chemotherapy and rough-side effects, I started pushing more for the mastectomy and he is open to the procedure. We are facing another dillema.

I think overall my doctor has included me in the treatment plans, has explained the risks and benefits, and listened to my voice... while I wish he would listen to me a bit more, he is the doctor, so I am putting faith in him as well.

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06/28/2019 at 3:12 AM

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Hi - for me I've been lucky to have found a doctor that both listens to my doubts, concerns and ideas but also makes sure he makes his opinion clear without being too pushy. He actually listens to what I think or have to say and takes time to address whatever it is I am feeling.

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07/17/2019 at 1:49 AM

I have TNBC. I’ve already had a lumpectomy and Thursday I will start TC chemo after four rounds of chemo they’ll discuss the radiation.

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08/23/2019 at 3:30 AM

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Had a lumpectomy and chemotherapy for small tumors

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08/23/2019 at 3:31 AM

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@Zubie5 I am hoping for the best for your treatment. Do you have any updated on your status?

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08/23/2019 at 7:12 PM

@1984survivor! I’m doing chemo four times in three months and than onto radiation.. tc chemo was a tough one.

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MaryVic

08/25/2019 at 4:12 PM

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I just had a mastectomy. I will be turned over to oncologist in Sept. It has been mentioned he may suggest a pill form of chemotherapy. Has anyone had experience with this type of therapy? I have COPD and on oxygen. I am concerned about chemo worsening my COPD. I am 83 yrs old and blessed to be alive and living independently.

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MaryVic

08/25/2019 at 4:15 PM

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I was not offered any options. I was told stage 3 invasive breast cancer would compel me to undergo mastectomy to get well. Now I that the mastectomy is completed and healing, I am being referred to an Oncologist

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Helenee

09/10/2019 at 4:59 AM

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Hi, my life fell into a tailspin on 8/22/19... and spinning fast with test doctors, appointments and a LOT of no straight answers... all I hear is I D C grade 3 of the right breast... I am very large busted and in my early 50's... working 60hr, weeks... I don't know what to do... I don't want to do this at all... but if I wish to live then I need to get so help... at least that is what I am hearing....where do I go to get information??

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@Courtney_J I am getting very nervous and scared because the surgery is July 13, 2021. My parents both died this year so I dont have them to talk to. My mom died on Feb 16, 2021 with a sickness she was suffering for 18 months so i was dealing with that for the last months and then my dad had a major stroke 3 weeks after my mom passed away and he could no longer go back to his assistance living so we had to find a nursing home. We found one he was only in there 3 weeks and then he passed away on May 6, 2021. Right after all that I was diagnosed with cancer so I have been on a train that is non-stop. I feel like I am so tried out and I dont have much energy left. My sisters are not helpful they keep telling me just pray. They both got to take 2 weeks vacation after my mom and dad passed away. I have not even had time to take a breather I am just on the train of bad luck. That is how I am feeling.

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